Ohio Farm Transition Network (OFTN)
OFTN is a collaborative network designed to improve access to high-quality farm transition planning services for farm families. OFTN brings together agricultural service providers, educators, industry partners, and organizations to build capacity, improve consistency, and increase the number of completed farm transition plans across Ohio.
Goals of the Ohio Farm Transition Network
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Train and support attorneys, accountants, lenders, financial advisors, insurance professionals, Extension educators, and other agricultural service providers involved in farm transition planning
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Standardize terminology and best practices to improve the quality and reliability of transition planning services
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Serve as a statewide clearinghouse of educational resources and qualified service providers
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Increase awareness of the importance of proactive farm transition planning
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Measure progress and impact through data collection and reporting on completed transition plans
Programs
IFTN Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training
OSU Extension and the Ohio Farm Transition Network are pleased to be hosting the International Farm Transition Network’s (IFTN) Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training on April 20-22 in Wooster, Ohio. This 20-hour training will offer participants insight into the barriers to farm succession, strategies for working with families, facilitation tools to guide the process, and opportunities to consider real-life examples of farm transfer conflicts. Upon completion of the training, registrants are eligible to complete a certification exam to become a Certified IFTN Farm Succession Coordinator. Click here for program flyer. Registration and program details can be found at: go.osu.edu/IFTN
Ag Professional Training
Be watching for one-day trainings in farm transition and estate planning. These programs will be scheduled for the summer and fall of 2026.
Collaboration
The Ohio Farm Transition Network was established through the collaboration of the following founding members:
- AgCredit
- Farm Credit Mid-America
- Nationwide
- Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers
- Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
- Ohio Soybean Association
- Ohio State University Extension
- USDA/Farm Service Agency
More Information
For more information about the Ohio Farm Transition Network, upcoming programs, or membership opportunities, contact David Marrison (marrison.2@osu.edu) or Robert Moore (moore.301@osu.edu).